The selections in Imperfect Ideal: Utopian and Dystopian Visions illustrate the best and worst of what can happen when we attempt to mold the complex communities in which we live into our vision of a perfect state. All 23 selections in this anthology...

Edited by seasoned teachers and published poets, this anthology is ideal for courses in American literature, poetry, or creative writing. Each group of poems is preceded by thoughts from the poet on the art of poetry, as well as biographical information...

“How did life begin? How is it changing? How are human beings related to other forms of life? What are the ethical implications of studying or altering life?”—From the introduction to the new edition This new edition of our popular...

“How did life begin? How is it changing? How are human beings related to other forms of life? What are the ethical implications of studying or altering life?”—From the introduction to the new edition This new edition of our popular...

“How did life begin? How is it changing? How are human beings related to other forms of life? What are the ethical implications of studying or altering life?”—From the introduction to the new edition This new edition of our popular...

Everyone who reads The Scarlet Letter should have this Reader's Guide close at hand. It provides a variety of resources to help readers connect with the novel and to enrich their reading experience. The guide includes interpretive discussion questions, a...

Standing Down: From Warrior to Civilian was created for Talking Service, the Great Books Foundation’s initiative to develop reading and discussion programs for veterans, as well as their families, friends, service providers, and caregivers...

How relevant are historical documents to the United States today? Are Americans still grappling with the same issues that inspired historical texts? The Will of the People: Readings in American Democracy brings together 14 monumental texts and invites...